FALAFEL

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My husband loves this recipe, which is of Greek origin. I save any leftovers for his lunch the following day, and he says it tastes as good the second time around. Another nice thing about the recipe is that it's nutritious. -Jodie Sykes, Lake Worth, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 green onions, minced
1 cup canned bean sprouts
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
YOGURT SAUCE:
2 cups plain yogurt
1 green onion, minced
1 tablespoon dill weed
1 garlic clove, minced
9 pita bread halves
1 tomato, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine first 11 ingredients. Process until smooth. If mixture is moist, add a few more bread crumbs. Using a 1/3 cup measure, shape mixture into patties. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients. Stuff pita halves with patties, tomato, onion and lettuce. Spoon sauce into pitas. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Hydebae
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed these falafel. They were flavorful and satisfying.


Ayten Fanos
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These falafel were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Usman Auwal
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The falafel are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I love serving them with tahini sauce and pita bread.


Riply Sus
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I love falafel and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.


Samir Hammoud
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These falafel were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


MD Younus Khan
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I'm not a big fan of falafel, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The falafel were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Lincoln “VicAndEpic” Moshi
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This falafel recipe is a keeper! The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with tahini sauce and pita bread, and they were a delicious and satisfying meal.


Sirajkhan battani
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I tried this recipe for falafel and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice. Next time I will try adding some cumin and paprika.


Rihon Khan
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These falafel were a great way to use up some leftover chickpeas. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I served them with hummus and pita bread, and they were a delicious and satisfying meal.


Aliyan Rasheed
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own falafel, but this recipe made it so easy. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and they were a big hit at my party. I will definitely be making these again.


OBANIYI GEORGE
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These falafel were amazing! I'm not vegan, but I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes to try. These falafel were so delicious that I didn't even miss the meat. I will definitely be making these again.


Adnan Malang
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I've made falafel a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The falafel were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Gretchen Juckett
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Falafel is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make at home. I followed the recipe exactly and the falafel turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I served them with tahini sauce and pita bread, and they were a h